“Nobody will stop you from creating. Do it tonight. Do it tomorrow. That is the way to make your soul grow.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
ART MENTORING
Individual 60-minute sessions held on zoom, available in English and Spanish.
Creating a sustainable and exciting art practice consists of developing practical skills to further one's career, at the same time as nourishing one's creative process (conceptual development and creative connection). As we do this, we may face challenges in one area or the other, we may feel stuck or blocked, or sometimes uninspired. We may not know how to find consistency, or what are the next steps. It is common that we may need to push in one direction in order to unblock the other, or that we may need new tools that allow us to turn the challenges to our advantage.
If any of this resonates with you, get in touch! I will be delighted to support your process.
*For artists based in Vancouver, in-person studio visits may be available as part of these sessions.
Creating a sustainable and exciting art practice consists of developing practical skills to further one's career, at the same time as nourishing one's creative process (conceptual development and creative connection). As we do this, we may face challenges in one area or the other, we may feel stuck or blocked, or sometimes uninspired. We may not know how to find consistency, or what are the next steps. It is common that we may need to push in one direction in order to unblock the other, or that we may need new tools that allow us to turn the challenges to our advantage.
If any of this resonates with you, get in touch! I will be delighted to support your process.
- Hone your creative process
- Find confidence and grounding through your art practice
- Work through recurring challenges
- Gain valuable insight to build up your portfolio
- Find support through application processes and new projects
- Align your artistic vision with career goals
*For artists based in Vancouver, in-person studio visits may be available as part of these sessions.
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Testimonials:
"The grant writing exercise was amazing—I got so much insight from writing together and discovered a genuine way to express myself. I love how Guadalupe is attentive to the state of mind and point out tension and anxiety in a direct and caring way. I’ve been thinking about how the mind tends to generate blockages and obstacles, and how little attention we pay to it. Shifting the mindset has been something I feel is needed in both art practice and life. Guadalupe's insights in this area are unique and invaluable in our paths of self-discovery as artists"
"The mentorship has offered me space and support to dive deep into inner wisdom, and to be honest and gentle with myself. I have become more aware of moments when self-criticism and judgment become blockages to my work, using embodied practices to shift to a caring, relaxed, and focused mindset, allowing insights and creativity to flow. I have discovered a deeper sense of engagement when working with materials, learning to let go of control. I am cultivating a new understanding of being "productive" and allowing more space for emotional needs throughout the process. Guadalupe's guidance has helped me clarify the desires and ethos of my practice, offering insights that enhancing various writing needs, including artist statements and grant applications, making them more authentic and establishing a deeper connection with the reader. I would definitely recommend working with Guadalupe!"
"The mentorship has offered me space and support to dive deep into inner wisdom, and to be honest and gentle with myself. I have become more aware of moments when self-criticism and judgment become blockages to my work, using embodied practices to shift to a caring, relaxed, and focused mindset, allowing insights and creativity to flow. I have discovered a deeper sense of engagement when working with materials, learning to let go of control. I am cultivating a new understanding of being "productive" and allowing more space for emotional needs throughout the process. Guadalupe's guidance has helped me clarify the desires and ethos of my practice, offering insights that enhancing various writing needs, including artist statements and grant applications, making them more authentic and establishing a deeper connection with the reader. I would definitely recommend working with Guadalupe!"